Types of trouble and their solutions
Symptom | Cause and/or Corrective Actions |
The date search does not work | • The tape has a blank portion in the recorded portion. |
correctly.*1) | (p. 69) |
The new sound added to the | • AUDIO MIX is set to ST1 side in the menu settings. |
recorded tape is not heard.*1) | c Adjust AUDIO MIX. (p. 108) |
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In the recording and playback modes
Symptom | Cause and/or Corrective Actions |
The power does not turn on. | • The battery pack is not installed, or is dead or nearly dead. |
| c Install a charged battery pack. (p. 13, 14) |
| • The AC power adaptor is not connected to a wall outlet. |
| c Connect the AC power adaptor to a wall outlet. (p. 18) |
The end search function does not | • The tape was ejected after recording. |
work. | • You have not recorded on the cassette yet. |
The end search function does not | • The tape has a blank portion in the beginning or middle. |
work correctly.*1) |
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The battery pack discharges quickly. • The operating temperature is too low.
•The battery pack is not fully charged.
cCharge the battery pack fully again. (p. 13, 14)
•The battery pack is completely dead, and cannot be recharged.
cReplace with a new battery pack. (p. 13)
Troubleshooting
The remaining battery time indicator does not indicate the correct time.
•You have used the battery pack in an extremely hot or cold environment for a long time.
•The battery pack is completely dead, and cannot be recharged.
c Replace with a new battery pack. (p. 13)
•The battery pack is not fully charged.
•A deviation has occurred in the remaining battery time. c Charge the battery pack fully again. (p. 13, 14)
The power goes off although the | • A deviation has occurred in the remaining battery time. |
remaining battery time indicator | c Charge the battery pack fully again so that the indication |
indicates that the battery pack has | on the battery remaining indicator is correct. (p. 13, 14) |
enough power to operate. |
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The cassette cannot be removed from | • The power source is disconnected. |
the holder. | c Connect it firmly. (p. 13, 18) |
| • The battery pack is dead. |
| c Use a charged battery pack. (p. 13, 14) |
The % and Zindicators flash and no • Moisture condensation has occurred. | |
functions except for cassette ejection | c Remove the cassette and leave your camcorder for at |
work. | least 1 hour to acclimate. (p. 129) |
The remaining tape indicator is not | • The q REMAIN is set to AUTO in the menu settings. |
displayed. | c Set it to ON to always display the remaining tape |
| indicator. |
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